1. Westmoreland "Morley" Davis was an American lawyer, politician, and the 48th Governor of Virginia, serving from February 1,1918 to February 1,1922.
11 Facts About Westmoreland Davis
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Westmoreland Davis was born on a boat in the Atlantic Ocean.
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The Westmoreland Davis family lost much of its wealth during the American Civil War.
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Westmoreland Davis was the youngest Cadet to ever attend at the age of 14.
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Westmoreland Davis joined an elite New York City law firm and became wealthy.
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In 1903, Westmoreland Davis purchased Morven Park, in the heart of Virginia's horse country.
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Westmoreland Davis planned to take up farming, despite his lack of experience.
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Westmoreland Davis advocated reform in farming, especially the use of science to improve productivity and sanitation.
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Westmoreland Davis used his position to advocate his ideas on farming and for political aid to farmers.
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Westmoreland Davis pressed for aid to farmers and funding for scientific farming research.
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Westmoreland Davis died on September 2,1942, in a Baltimore hospital after suffering a stroke and was buried at Morven Park.